2017/18 UEFA Champions League

Burial.

He's so far ahead of anyone now or ever it's just stupid.

ERG89

Burial. wrote:

He's so far ahead of anyone now or ever it's just stupid.

Are you on about Higuain not moving up top for Juve?

irishman86

Burial. wrote: »

He's so far ahead of anyone now or ever it's just stupid.

Lol no

A Dub in Glasgo

Neymar really is a walloper

GavRedKing

Simple game. Had we went for it with a stronger team, we might have hit another 2 or 3.

Mr.Nice Guy

Lustig puts it into his own net for 4-0.

Mr.Nice Guy

5-0 PSG. Superb header from Cavani.

Berserker

Bad night for tic. 0-5 down and UEFA will be on their case as a result of that fan incident.

Jelle1880

Jesus Atletico should have won that. What a miss there.

Jelle1880

Berserker wrote: »

Bad night for tic. 0-5 down and UEFA will be on their case as a result of that fan incident.

Aye, bad night.

Turtwig

Stevecw wrote: »

Delighted to see Messi finally booked for that, he's always at it and gets away with it everytime. Well done that ref.

Same. He has been booked before for it though. Possibly twice before.

Needs to happen to players more frequently.

Mr.Nice Guy

Aside from the obvious financial benefit, it's looking increasingly difficult to see what fans of a club like Celtic are getting out of being in the Champions League.

The gulf in terms of finances is leading to major mismatches (Chelsea vs Qarabag tonight is another one).

It's getting to a stage where it feels like the club equivalent of watching Andorra or Liechtenstein taking on Germany or Spain. Financial fair play has been shown to be a joke and I see no way to bridge the gap.

super_furry

Was that Felaini's best game for United? He opened up the game and was involved in all three goals.

Lackey

Bad night for tic. 0-5 down and UEFA will be on their case as a result of that fan incident.

what happened?

Was that Felaini's best game for United? He opened up the game and was involved in all three goals

MOM for me anyway

Berserker

Lackey wrote: »

what happened?

Fan ran on the pitch and tried to kick Mbappe.

Rekop dog

Rekop dog wrote: »

Very early days but Barca have been the standout team in Europe so far this season.

Ya think? Looks to me like they're done without Messi.

NIMAN

Berserker wrote: »

Fan ran on the pitch and tried to kick Mbappe.

Did he get closer than the celtic defence?

irishguitarlad

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Ya think? Looks to me like they're done without Messi.

Yeah you're right. If he gets injured Barca are screwed. He ran the show tonight.

blueser

Berserker wrote: »

Fan ran on the pitch and tried to kick Mbappe.

https://twitter.com/footbalIfights/status/907710964551831552

They could be in trouble after that.

Turtwig

Deleted User wrote: »

Ya think? Looks to me like they're done without Messi.

Idk, they're far better balanced this season. Obviously without Messi they'd be severely impacted but they'd still be rather good imo. Messi is back in a false 9 like role this season. Were Messi injured Valverde would very likely try to set up the team a similar way with another player playing there. It's not like he had Messi at Bilbao and structurally they were very sound. Just obviously with players of far less quality.

Right now though the system suits Messi and Busquets to a tee.

Rekop dog

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Ya think? Looks to me like they're done without Messi.

12 goals scored none conceded in 4 league and Cl matches including a finalist from last season would suggest they're doing one or two other things right so far too.

I know this forum are eager for their decline but afraid they look in rude health.

Turtwig

Tommy Martin stumped Souness.
Brilliant

super_furry

blueser wrote: »

https://twitter.com/footbalIfights/status/907710964551831552

They could be in trouble after that.

Getting very close to a stand or stadium closure given everything that's gone on in the last few seasons with the Green Brigade.

irishman86

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Aside from the obvious financial benefit, it's looking increasingly difficult to see what fans of a club like Celtic are getting out of being in the Champions League.

The gulf in terms of finances is leading to major mismatches (Chelsea vs Qarabag tonight is another one).

It's getting to a stage where it feels like the club equivalent of watching Andorra or Liechtenstein taking on Germany or Spain. Financial fair play has been shown to be a joke and I see no way to bridge the gap.

In reality there isnt a way
The only way for Celtic to have at any stage become a big player was move to England but thats well dead in the water
I suppose its the same as Iceland in international level they could shock someone

irishman86

blueser wrote: »

https://twitter.com/footbalIfights/status/907710964551831552

They could be in trouble after that.

Hopefully get a empty stadium after that
Proper ****ing scumbag
Blight on football

irishguitarlad

Bad form by Neymar after the game by not shaking that young lads hand.

irishman86

Rekop dog wrote: »

12 goals scored none conceded in 4 league and Cl matches including a finalist from last season would suggest they're doing one or two other things right so far too.

I know this forum are eager for their decline but afraid they look in rude health.

There decline will be shown at the end of the season
They may win the Kings Cup but thats about it for me this year
A big factor today was Juventus having one defender from last years they will come strong as the season goes on

NIMAN

irishguitarlad wrote: »

Bad form by Neymar after the game by not shaking that young lads hand.

To be fair that young lad appeared to be trying to wind Neymar up all night.

We have no idea what was said during the game on the pitch, maybe Neymar had good reason not to shake his hand?

Rekop dog

irishman86 wrote: »

There decline will be shown at the end of the season
They may win the Kings Cup but thats about it for me this year
A big factor today was Juventus having one defender from last years they will come strong as the season goes on

Sandro and Barzagli were both there last year.

A Dub in Glasgo

NIMAN wrote: »

maybe Neymar had good reason not to shake his hand?

Yes, he is a richard

Jelle1880

A Dub in Glasgo wrote: »

Yes, he is a richard

Why does he have to shake Ralston's hand ? Ralston basically spent the entire game making fouls when he was outclassed, at least 3 dangerous tackles on Neymar included.

beer enigma

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

Never a peno in the benfica - cska match. Poor decision.

Ref was appalling- I was at the match and not only was that not a penalty, Benfica were denied two clear penalties themselves.

Zikhovic is some player

Berserker

Turtwig wrote: »

Tommy Martin stumped Souness.
Brilliant

Probably pitched one of his many daft questions his way. Lad hasn't got a clue about football. Can't watch football on TV3 when he is presenting. Souness is a very good pundit. Good catch for TV3. I think he will move to RTE when Dunphy or Brady pack it in.

irishman86 wrote: »

Hopefully get a empty stadium after that
Proper ****ing scumbag
Blight on football

Long overdue at this stage. 11 fines in the last 5.5 years apparently.

Rekop dog

Rekop dog wrote: »

12 goals scored none conceded in 4 league and Cl matches including a finalist from last season would suggest they're doing one or two other things right so far too.

I know this forum are eager for their decline but afraid they look in rude health.

Meh, I've seen them play one match and it was last night. Suarez looked very blunt and they had little joy on the wings save for Messi being his brilliant best. I don't like Barcelona I'll admit, but I'm just basing my posts on what I've seen.

irishman86

Rekop dog wrote: »

Sandro and Barzagli were both there last year.

Did Barzagli start last season against Barca?
I could have sworn he didnt and it was Alves/Bonnuci/Chiellini/Sandro
Even still Alves and the anchor Chiellini gone
I would back Juve to go further than Barca, if Messi goes down for me they are ****ed

niallo27

Seville and Dortmund double is 18/1. Big value there.

NIMAN

Hopefully we might see more competitive games tonight.

Last night was pointless for most of it.

764dak

My Chinese sources have predicted wins for City, Liverpool, Borussia, and Monaco.

LuckyGent88

Cracking debut goal for Yarmelenko.

City cruising to a win already.

SuprSi

What a goal from Kane!!

LuckyGent88

Twice the Dortmund keeper has been beaten on his near post. Shocking efforts to try and save the goals.

Kiith

Spurs game is brilliant.

764dak

Jelle1880 wrote: »

A Dub in Glasgo wrote: »

Yes, he is a richard

Why does he have to shake Ralston's hand ? Ralston basically spent the entire game making fouls when he was outclassed, at least 3 dangerous tackles on Neymar included.

Ralston only made 3 tackles the whole game.

LuckyGent88

Shocker off a offside decision by the linesman in Spurs Dortmund game. PEA clearly onside for that goal

5star02707

Clear on side by Aubameyang, bad decision by the linesman

SuprSi

LuckyGent88 wrote: »

Shocker off a offside decision by the linesman in Spurs Dortmund game. PEA clearly onside for that goal

Yep, miles onside

Kiith

Yeah, terrible decision by the linesman there. Spurs extremely lucky (even though we should be 3-1 up now).

Kiith

Woo!! Get in Spurs!!!

Rekop dog

Bet Harry is glad August is over and he's back to his lethal self last few games.

sligeach

Is the Sevilla manager a bit touched in the head? Second time he's thrown the ball away and rightly sent to the stand.